Fake Famous (2021)

Name: Fake Famous
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Christopher Bailey, Osiris Bashir, Justine Bateman, Shannon Dee, Dominique Druckman

1h 26m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

Fake Famous delves into the complexities of fame and influence in today's digital landscape through a daring social experiment. It centers on three individuals from Los Angeles, each with modest social media followings. The documentary tracks their transformation into aspiring influencers, facilitated by the purchase of fake followers and automated bots to boost engagement on their accounts. As they navigate this artificial rise to fame, the film raises provocative questions about authenticity, the value of social media popularity, and the true nature of influence in contemporary society.

Cast

Christopher Bailey Osiris Bashir Justine Bateman Shannon Dee Dominique Druckman Liz Eswein Sarah Frier Wylie Heiner Taylor Lorenz Carla Emilian Olivas Alyssa Reeder Baratunde Thurston